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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.64, 3,730.92 and 843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.64, 3,730.92 and 843.60 is: 1,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.64 : 3,730.92 = 843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.64/3,730.92 = 843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.64x = 3,730.92 × 843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.64x = 3,147,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,404.11/2,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.73

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